The Multidisciplinary
Center on Cannabinoid Research will
investigate cannabinoids, marijuana chemical compounds, and their
biological effects under the guidance of Raphael
Mechoulam. He discovered
tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, in 1964 and still works at the Hebrew
University.

The center will also employ 27 leading cannabis
scientists and researchers and is going to cooperate with other
specialists in the fields of nanotechnology and pain and brain
science.

Israeli Company Develops Vaporizers for Medical Cannabis Patients

An Israeli company Kanabo Research wants to turn vaporizers from mostly recreational gadgets to medical devices. The company works on releasing its first medical vaporizer called VapePod. Kanabo is also developing a series of medical cannabis formulations for vaporizers.

In addition, the center is also oriented at
international cooperation in the research of marijuana. It has
already established contact with the
Lambert Initiative, a marijuana research
center based at the University of Sydney, Australia. Scientists from
other countries, as well as biotech companies, are invited for
collaboration.

This multidisciplinary center has a broad approach to
marijuana investigation. It is the first establishment in the world
where cannabis cultivation, chemistry, delivery, chemical
development, and pharmacology are studied in one place.

Before its official launch, the center had
funded three research projects that will investigate the impact of
cannabis compounds on cancer,
pain,
and brain
injuries. Other future projects of the center
will also be focused on such conditions as inflammation, stress, as
well as problems with the immune system and metabolism.

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When it comes to medical cannabis, Israel is among the leaders in both research and regulation.

According to Mechoulam, the medical marijuana
industry is currently in its infancy, and the effects of cannabinoids
are still unstudied. Thus, research on cannabinoids is of vital
importance not only for science but also for medicine. The
Multidisciplinary Center will investigate many areas of this
developing field, including pharmaceutical chemistry, neuroscience,
and plant research.

Though Mechoulam has studied marijuana for most of
his life, he claims that he has never smoked a joint as he considers
the herb only from the medical viewpoint. He believes that the center
will integrate and coordinate important activities on cannabinoids
research and assist in expanding the collective knowledge.

Israel widely supports cannabis-related studies that
are mostly carried out at the Hebrew University. Last year, the
government loosened the requirements for marijuana qualification for
medical users. This year, the Agriculture and Health ministries have
allotted $2 million for studying medical marijuana cultivation, its
medical benefits, and biochemistry. Moreover, the Israeli government
also supported the initiative on the legalization of marijuana for
adult use earlier this year.

First Course on Medical Cannabis Starts at Israel's University

Students in Israel now have a great opportunity to study medical cannabis at Ariel University. This first-ever program on the medical benefits of marijuana has been recently approved by Israel's Council for Higher Education.

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After the legalization of cannabis in 2014, the authorities of Colorado faced many regulatory issues. Their new task was to improve the system and monitor potential outcomes. After that, the state began a massive study on cannabis in the new paradigm—as part of a class of such legal substances as alcohol, tobacco, and prescription drugs.

Cannabis' ability to alleviate anxiety symptoms is a controversial question. There are studies that show no link between the use of marijuana and anxiety development, and there are studies suggesting that medical cannabis may be used as a treatment for anxiety and depression. One of the latest studies, however, shows that while cannabis may give a temporary relief, it does not help combat anxiety and depression in the long-term.